From Foster Child to Leadership Coach: Jo Saxton’s faith fuelled leadership journey
The Lead PodcastShow Notes
🎧 This Week on The Lead Podcast: The journey of courageous leadership, being fuelled by faith, and living out your authentic identity with Jo Saxton
Join host Amy Orr-Ewing as she sits down with Jo Saxton— leadership coach, author, and international speaker — to discuss her journey from London’s foster system to becoming a leading voice in faith-centred leadership. Jo reflects on her unique challenges and joys as a woman of color in leadership, the transformative role of her foster mother, and how these experiences have shaped her resilient approach to life and work. Together, Amy and Jo explore what it takes to foster community, empower women, and turn leadership failures into stepping stones for growth and purpose.
In today’s fiery episode, Jo shares about: The mentorship, resilience, and community that shaped her leadership journey Overcoming obstacles unique to women of color in leadership roles Practical wisdom on investing in women as leaders and the lasting impact on the church and society Viewing leadership failures as transformative opportunities for personal and spiritual growth The role of faith, cultural humility, and prophetic gifting in navigating today’s complex leadership landscape
Jo’s insights provide a meaningful guide for women to embrace their instincts and lead with authenticity, conviction, and compassion. Whether you’re a woman stepping into a new role, a leader seeking to empower others, or someone searching for guidance on identity and purpose, this episode will uplift and challenge you.
🙏 Tune in, and be inspired to lead with faith, resilience, and a commitment to empower others.
More Follow Jo on Instagram: instagram.com/josaxton Visit Jo’s website: josaxton.com Shop Ready to Rise: https://amzn.to/3Uy9GnD Shop The Dream of You: https://amzn.to/4hrvA5K Ezer Collective and Register for Ever Collective Minneapolis, Nov 7-9, 2024: https://www.josaxton.com/ezer-collective/overview
Stay connected with Amy: 📖 Shop Amy's book Lead Like The Real You: https://amzn.to/4fBjo1k 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/amyorrewing 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/amyorrewing.online ▶️ Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/amyorr-ewing ✉️ Contact: amyorr-ewing.com/contact
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